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Matters of ‘Worship’ including Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm and Hajj and other aspects related to these rites

What is the significance of performing wudu (ablution)?

Published on: March 1, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Sayyiduna Uthman al Ghani(ra) once asked someone to bring water at a particular place and performed wudu. Thereafter, he smiled and asked his companions if they knew why he had smiled. Then, he himself answered, “Once the beloved and [...]

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What is the significance of reciting the Basmallah (Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim) before making wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. According to summary of two sayings of the beloved Prophet (saw), “The person who begins wudu by saying, “Bismillah”, his whole body from head to toe, is purified and the one who does not say, “Bismillah” before wudu, only pur[...]

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What is the significance and merit of always being in wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Imam Ahlus Sunnah Imam Ahmad Raza(ra) has stated, “The pious elders have said that anyone who stays in a state of wudu at all times may be awarded with seven bounties by Allah(swt): The Angels will be enthusiastic to avail his company[...]

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What is the correct method of performing wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The best way to learn a practical action is to see one do it. Therefore, it is highly recommended to seek one who knows, and ask them to practically demonstrate this for greater clarity. Nevertheless, the correct way to perform wudu in [...]

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What should one recite after performing wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. One can recite the following Du‘a after Wudu (with Durud Sharif before and after it), “Translation O Allāĥ Make me amongst those who repent abundantly and make me amongst those who stay clean”. (Jami’ Al Tirmidhi, pp. 121, vol[...]

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What are the Faraid (fardh elements) of wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The four Faraid of wudu, in accordance to Imam Abu Hanifa(ra) are as follows; Washing* the face Washing both arms including the elbows Moistening a quarter of the head Washing both feet including the ankles. (Fatawa al Alamgiri, pp.3, [...]

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What are the Sunnan (Sunnah elements) of wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The fourteen Sunnan of wudu, in accordance to Imam Abu Hanifa(ra) are as follows; Making intention Recited the Basmallah. If it is read before making wudu, the angels will write good deeds for him as long as one is in the state of wudu.[...]

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What are the Mustahabbat (preferred actions) whilst performing wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The following are the Mustahabbat of wudu in accordance to Imam Abu Hanifa(ra); Facing the Qibla (direction of Makkah sharif/ prayer) Making wudu at an elevated place Making wudu sitting Stroking a hand over organs while washing them Pe[...]

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What are the Makruhat (disliked actions) whilst performing wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. The following are the Makruhat of wudu in accordance to Imam Abu Hanifa(ra); Sitting in a dirty place for wudu Draining the water used in wudu in a dirty place Dripping water droplets from wet wudu limbs into the ewer etc. (While washi[...]

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What renders water as Musta’mal (used) and therefore unusable for wudu?

Published on: March 2, 2018

The Answer; In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. If you are not in wudu and your hand, fingertip, fingernail, toenail or any other part of your body (that must be washed during wudu) comes into contact with water covering less than the surface area of 25 square yards or 225 square fee[...]

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